Midweek Murders

This week we're discussing the case of Rodney Marks, who died of methanol poisoning on a research base in Antarctica. Joe explains alcohol poisoning and Sandra has trouble pronouncing lebkuchen. 

This week we're discussing the case of the DeFeo family, who were murdered in their house which later became famous for alleged paranormal activities in the book The Amityville Horror. Joe talks about when he called the police, Sandra confesses to stealing a plastic lawn mower and guest Lee talks about a demon pig named Jodie. 

This week we're doing a Halloween Special. We discuss the many theories around the death of Gloria Ramirez, where 23 hospital workers became mysteriously ill after treating Gloria at the ER. Joe rants about the American healthcare system and Sandra talks about a Russian zombie series that might not have zombies. 

This week we talk about the true crime documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door, which is about Shanann, Bella and Celeste Watts who were murdered by Chris Watts. Joe explains why he would fail a polygraph test and Sandra overshares.

This week we talk about Stephen Lawrence, who was murdered by five white youths in a racist attack, and the staggering mishandling of the case by the police. Joe explains fibre analysis and Sandra has burgers on her mind. 

The case of Becky Watts, who was murdered by her stepbrother Nathan Matthews and his girlfriend Shauna Hoare, is what we're discussing this episode. Joe talks about hoarding and Sandra is right for once. 

The case discussed is the murder of Lee Harvey, who was stabbed 42 times by his fiancée Tracie Andrews. Joe confuses the greek god Cronus with Chronos, and Sandra talks about "making wood things" and forgets that England has jury duty.

The murders of Rachel Nickell, Samantha Bisset and Jazmine Bisset are the crimes discussed in this episode. We also talk about the murderer Robert Napper, the absolute dumpster fire of a police investigation and Joe's upcoming birthday.  

The case discussed this week is the unsolved mystery of the Isdal ("Ice Valley") Woman, who's identity remains unknown. Ruled a likely suicide, the case has been subject to speculation and investigation for half a century. Joe has a theory of his own, and Sandra goes down the conspiracy rabbit hole. 

The criminal discussed in this episode is Colin Pitchfork, guilty of murdering Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, which was the first crime solved with the help of DNA evidence. Joe (the grammar police) explains what happened when Prof Alec Jeffreys discovered how to identify genetic fingerprints, and Sandra takes the train all the way to Loonyville.